The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2025, to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is term-limited and therefore ineligible to seek a third consecutive term. Primary elections will take place on June 10, 2025.
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Declared Democratic candidates include United States Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill, Newark mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop, and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney. Declared Republican candidates include state senator Jon Bramnick, 2021 gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli, and radio talk show host Bill Spadea.
Democratic primary
editCandidates
editDeclared
edit- Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark (2014–present)[1]
- Steven Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City (2013–present)[2]
- Josh Gottheimer, U.S. representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district (2017–present)[3]
- Mikie Sherrill, U.S. representative from New Jersey's 11th congressional district (2019–present)[4]
- Sean Spiller, president of the New Jersey Education Association (2021–present) and former mayor of Montclair (2020–2024)[5]
- Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[6]
Potential
edit- Shereef Elnahal, U.S. Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health (2022–present) and former commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health (2018–2019)[7]
- Matt Platkin, New Jersey Attorney General (2022–present)[8]
Declined
edit- Cory Booker, U.S. senator (2013–present) and candidate for President of the United States in 2020[9]
Endorsements
editRas Baraka
U.S. Representatives
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, U.S. representative from New Jersey's 12th congressional district (2015–present)[10]
- LaMonica McIver, U.S. representative from New Jersey's 10th congressional district (2024–present)[11]
Statewide officials
- DeForest Soaries, former New Jersey Secretary of State (1999–2002) (Republican)[12]
- Regena Thomas, former New Jersey Secretary of State (2002–2006)[12]
Local officials
Steven Fulop
State legislators
- Angela V. McKnight, state senator from the 31st district (2024–present)[15]
- Nicholas Sacco, fomer state senator from the 32nd district (1994–2024) and mayor of North Bergen (1991–present)[16]
- 8 state assemblymembers[15][17][18][19][20]
County officials
- Ernest Coursey, Atlantic County Commissioner from the 1st district (2014–present)[21]
- Tom Pullion, Burlington County Commissioner (2018–present)[22]
- Frank Schillari, Hudson County Sheriff (2011–present)[23]
Local officials
- Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present)[24]
- Eldridge Hawkins Jr., former mayor of Orange (2008–2012)[20]
- Jerramiah Healy, former mayor of Jersey City (2004–2013)[20]
- Bret Schundler, former mayor of Jersey City (1992–2001) (Republican)[20]
- Marty Small Sr., mayor of Atlantic City (2019–present)[24]
- 34 other mayors[24][20][25][22][26][20][27]
Party officials
- Tom Palmieri, former Warren County Democratic chair[28]
- Anthony Vainieri, former Hudson County Democratic chair[29][a]
Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union[b][30]
- American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees District 1199J[c][31]
- 4 International Brotherhood of Teamsters chapters[d][32]
- SMART Transportation Division Local 60[33]
Josh Gottheimer
U.S. Representatives
- Ed Case, U.S. representative from Hawaii's 1st congressional district (2019–present)[34]
- Jared Golden, U.S. representative from Maine's 2nd congressional district (2019–present)[34]
- Susie Lee, U.S. representative from Nevada's 3rd congressional district (2019–present)[34]
- Kathy Manning, outgoing U.S. representative from North Carolina's 6th congressional district (2021–present)[34]
- Jared Moskowitz, U.S. representative from Florida's 23rd congressional district (2023–present)[34]
- Jimmy Panetta, U.S. representative from California's 19th congressional district (2017–present)[34]
- Tom Suozzi, U.S. representative from New York's 3rd congressional district (2017–2023; 2024–present)[34]
- Ritchie Torres, U.S. representative from New York's 15th congressional district (2021–present)[34]
State legislators
- Gordon M. Johnson, state senator from the 37th district (2022–present)[35]
- Joe Lagana, state senator from the 38th district (2018–present)[36]
- Paul Sarlo, state senator from the 36th district (2003–present) and mayor of Wood-Ridge (2000–present)[36]
Brian Stack, state senator from the 33rd district (2008–present) and mayor of Union City (2000–present)[37] (withdrew endorsement after Gottheimer declared his candidacy)[38]- 5 state assemblymembers[36]
County officials
- Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Sheriff[36]
Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive (2024–present) and Hudson County Democratic chair[37] (withdrew endorsement after Gottheimer declared his candidacy)[38]- John Hogan, Bergen County Clerk[36]
- Dennis McNerney, former Bergen County Executive (2003–2011)[36]
- Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Executive (2015–present)[36]
- Joan Voss, Bergen County Commissioner (2012–present)[36]
- 7 other Bergen County Commissioners[36]
Local officials
Albio Sires, mayor of West New York (1995–2006, 2023–present) and former U.S. representative from New Jersey's 8th congressional district (2006–2023)[37] (withdrew endorsement after Gottheimer declared his candidacy)[38]- Mark Sokolich, mayor of Fort Lee (2008–present)[36]
- Michael Wildes, mayor of Englewood (2004–2010, 2019–present)
- 29 other mayors[37][38][39][40][36]
Party officials
- Paul Juliano, Bergen County Democratic chair[36]
- Louis Stellato, former Bergen County Democratic chair[36]
Party chapters
Labor unions
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825[42]
- New Jersey State Council of Machinists[43]
Mikie Sherrill
U.S. Senators
- Elissa Slotkin, U.S. senator-elect from Michigan[34]
U.S. Representatives
- Jason Crow, U.S. representative from Colorado's 6th congressional district (2019–present)[34]
- Chrissy Houlahan, U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district (2019–present)[44]
- Abigail Spanberger, U.S. representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district (2019–present)[34]
Statewide officials
- Richard Codey, former Governor of New Jersey (2002; 2004–2006)[45]
State senators
- John McKeon, state senator from the 27th district (2024–present)[46]
County officials
- Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., Essex County Executive (2003–present)[47]
- Chris Durkin, Essex County Clerk (2006–present)[47]
- Danielle Ireland-Imhof, Passaic County Clerk (2019–present)[47]
- Juan Rivera, Essex County Register of Deeds (2020–present)[47]
- Amir Jones, Essex County Sheriff-elect (2024-present)[47]
- 8 Essex County Commissioners[47]
- 3 Passaic County Commissioners[47]
Local officials
- Andre Sayegh, Mayor of Paterson (2018–present)[48]
- 13 other mayors[47]
Labor unions
Organizations
Sean Spiller
State legislators
- Raymond Lesniak, former state senator from the 20th district (1983–2018) and candidate for governor in 2017[53]
Labor unions
- New Jersey Education Association (candidate's employer)[54]
Stephen Sweeney
U.S. Representatives
- Herb Conaway, U.S. representative-elect from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district[55]
- Donald Norcross, U.S. representative from New Jersey's 1st congressional district (2014–present)[56]
State legislators
County officials
- Caren Fitzpatrick, former at-large Atlantic County Commissioner (2018–2024)[55]
Party officials
- County Democratic chairs for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem[57][58]
Labor unions
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[59]
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (candidate's employer)[60]
- International Longshoremen's Association[61]
- New Jersey Roofers Unions[62]
- New Jersey State Building Trades Council[63]
- Sheet Metal Workers New Jersey State Council[64]
- Teamsters Joint Council 53[65]
Individuals
- George Norcross, former Democratic National Committee member[66]
Fulop
Gottheimer
Sweeney
Polling
edit| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Ras Baraka | Steven Fulop | Josh Gottheimer | Mikie Sherrill | Sean Spiller | Stephen Sweeney | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upswing Research & Strategy[67][f] | November 23–27, 2024 | 803 (LV) | ± 3.46% | 13% | 8% | 10% | 25% | 7% | 8% | 30% |
| Global Strategy Group[68][g] | November 20–24, 2024 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 9% | 4% | 9% | 24% | 5% | 11% | 38% |
| Renaissance Campaign Strategies[69][A] | July 13–14, 2024 | 802 (LV) | ± 3.46% | 12% | 7% | 8% | 18% | 2% | 8% | 45% |
| GQR Research[70][B] | March 7–12, 2024 | 603 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 20% | 9% | 5% | 23% | – | 12% | 29% |
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of October 15, 2024[h] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ras Baraka (D) | $649,169 | $483,476 | $165,692 |
| Steven Fulop (D) | $2,937,777 | $298,458 | $2,639,318 |
| Steve Sweeney (D) | $2,177,694 | $238,012 | $1,939,681 |
| Josh Gottheimer (D)[i] | $20,463,348 | ||
| Mikie Sherrill (D)[i] | $454,658 | ||
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[72] | |||
Debates
edit| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn |
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| Gottheimer | Sherrill | Sweeney | Baraka | Fulop | Spiller | |||||
| 1 | Nov. 21, 2024 | NJ PBS | David Cruz | YouTube | A | A | P | P | P | P |
| 2[73] | Feb. 2, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University |
Laura Jones | N/A | I | I | I | I | I | I |
Republican primary
editCandidates
editDeclared
edit- Roger Bacon, production mechanic and perennial candidate[74]
- Jon Bramnick, state senator from the 21st district (2022–present) and former Minority Leader of the New Jersey General Assembly (2012–2022) from the 21st district (2003–2022)[75]
- Robert Canfield, real estate broker and perennial candidate[76]
- Jack Ciattarelli, former state assemblyman from the 16th district (2011–2018), nominee for governor in 2021, and candidate in 2017[77]
- Edward Durr, former state senator from the 3rd district (2022–2024)[78]
- Jim Fazzone, former Mayor of Burlington City (2008–2015) and nominee for SD-07 in 2023[79]
- Bill Spadea, radio talk show host and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2004[80]
Formed exploratory committee
edit- Mike Crispi, podcaster and candidate for New Jersey's 4th congressional district in 2022[81]
Filed paperwork
editPotential
edit- Mario Kranjac, former mayor of Englewood Cliffs (2016–2024)[82]
- Holly Schepisi, state senator from the 39th district (2021–present)[83]
Declined
edit- Declan O'Scanlon, state senator from the 13th district (2018–present) (endorsed Ciattarelli)[84]
Endorsements
editJon Bramnick
Executive branch officials
- Michael Chertoff, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2005–2009)[75]
- Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director (2017)[85]
U.S. representatives
- John Boehner, former Speaker of the House (2011–2015) from Ohio's 8th congressional district (1991–2015)[75]
- Rodney Frelinghuysen, former U.S. representative from New Jersey's 11th congressional district (1995–2019)[86]
- Leonard Lance, former U.S. representative from New Jersey's 7th congressional district (2009–2019)[87]
Statewide officials
- Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey (2010-2018)[88]
- George P. Bush, former Texas Land Commissioner (2015–2023)[75]
- Christopher Porrino, former New Jersey Attorney General (2016–2018)[75]
State legislators
- Robert Auth, state assemblymember from the 39th district (2014–present)[89]
- Michele Matsikoudis, state assemblymember from the 21st district (2022–present)[75]
- Nancy Munoz, state assemblymember from the 21st district (2009–present)[75]
County officials
- Tayfun Selen, Morris County Commissioner (2020–present)[75]
Local officials
Party officials
- Laura Ali, Morris County Republican chair[75]
Party chapters
Jack Ciattarelli
State legislators
- Don Guardian, state assemblymember from the 2nd district (2022–present)[93]
- Declan O'Scanlon, state senator from the 13th district (2018–present)[84]
- Vince Polistina, state senator from the 2nd district (2021–present)[93]
- Claire Swift, state assemblymember from the 2nd district (2022–present)[93]
County officials
- Jim Curcio, Atlantic County Surrogate[93]
- Joe Giralo, Atlantic County Clerk[93]
- Dennis Levinson, Atlantic County Executive (2000–present)[93]
- Joseph O’Donoghue, Atlantic County Sheriff[93]
- 9 Atlantic County Commissioners[93]
Local officials
Party officials
- Tracy DiFrancesco, Somerset County Republican chair[97]
- Kristi Hanselmann, Atlantic County Republican vice-chair[93]
- Don Purdy, Atlantic County Republican chair[93]
Party chapters
Bill Spadea
U.S. representatives
- Tom MacArthur, former U.S. representative from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district (2015–2019)[100]
Local officials
- Rob Arace, Mayor of Manchester (2023–present)[101]
- James Barberio, Mayor of Parsippany–Troy Hills (2010–2017, 2022–present)[102]
Party officials
- George Gilmore, Ocean County Republican chair[101]
Organizations
- National Right to Life[103]
- New Jersey Right to Life[104]
Bramnick
Ciattarelli
Spadea
Polling
edit| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Bill Spadea |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAConsulting[105][C] | June 12–14, 2024 | 606 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 3% | 44% | 2% | 11% | 38% |
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of October 15, 2024[j] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jon Bramnick (R) | $1,405,533 | $842,755 | $562,778 |
| Jack Ciattarelli (R) | $2,109,594 | $741,194 | $1,368,399 |
| Bill Spadea (R) | $847,620 | $195,291 | $652,328 |
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[72] | |||
Debates
edit| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Republican | Republican | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn |
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| Ciattarelli | Bramnick | Durr | Spadea | |||||
| 1 | Nov. 21, 2024 | NJ PBS | David Cruz | YouTube | A | P | P | A |
| 2[73] | Feb. 4, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University Save Jersey |
Laura Jones | N/A | I | I | I | I |
Independent and Third Party
editCandidates
editFiled paperwork
editGeneral election
edit| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[109] | Lean D | December 6, 2024 |
Notes
edit- ^ Vainieri's endorsement was voided by the election of Craig Guy as Hudson County Democratic chair.[23]
- ^ International and New Jersey State Council
- ^ National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199J
- ^ Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Locals 641, 2906, and 3082
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ Poll commissioned by Laborers' International Union of North America, an organization that endorsed Sherrill
- ^ Poll commissioned by the Sherill Campaign
- ^ The next campaign finance filing reports are due on January 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Campaign finance reports according to the Federal Election Commission.
- ^ There are currently no campaign finance reports for Ed Durr.
Partisan clients
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External links
editOfficial campaign websites
- Roger Bacon (R) for Governor
- Ras Baraka (D) for Governor
- Jon Bramnick (R) for Governor
- Robert Canfield (R) for Governor
- Jack Ciattarelli (R) for Governor
- Mike Crispi (R) for Governor (exploratory committee)
- Edward Durr (R) for Governor
- Steven Fulop (D) for Governor
- Josh Gottheimer (D) for Governor
- Mikie Sherrill (D) for Governor
- Bill Spadea (R) for Governor
- Sean Spiller (D) for Governor
- Steve Sweeney (D) for Governor
- Stephan Zielinski (G) for Governor